Montclair State University

Visit Montclair State University!

Wondering what life is like on campus? What are the professors like? What types of financial aid are available? How large are the residence hall rooms and what types are campus activities are available to students? The Undergraduate Admissions staff invites you to come see Montclair firsthand.

Campus Tours - Open House Programs for Prospective First Year Students - Open House Programs for Transfer and Adult Students - "Arts Days" - Center for Adult Learning Information Sessions - Virtual Tour

Transfer and Adult Student Open House

Wednesday, January 7th 6-8pm: Register
Wednesday, March 18th 6-8pm: Register
Wednesday, May 20th 6-8pm: Register

Attend the Transfer Sessions at Our Open House!

If you are currently attending a college or university and have been thinking about transferring to Montclair in the Fall, admissions counselors and academic advisors will be present to answer your questions about the transfer process, including admissions requirements and credit evaluations. We also welcome adults (25 or older) who are considering a college experience. Whether returning to a college environment after an absence of two or more years or for the very first time, our staff will be able to walk you through the application and enrollment process and alleviate any concerns or apprehensions you may have about returning to the classroom. Representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid, the Career Development Center, and the Center for Academic Advising & Adult Learning will be present to provide information and answer your questions.

Open House Programs for Prospective Freshman and Transfer Students

Sunday, October 19th: Register Now!
Sunday, November 9th: Register Now!

Open Houses offer a faculty and staff welcome to the University that is followed by an Admission presentation and campus tour.

Our undergraduate Open House programs are designed to provide general information about our academic programs, admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, and the student life experience at Montclair State.

Campus Tours Montclair State University is happy to present our new offering of campus tours tailored to the special interests of different groups of students. Just choose the tour that matches your interests and needs best, then sign up for the date most convenient for you! Keep in mind that all tours are outside and walking, rain or shine, so dress in comfortable shoes and appropriate attire for the weather on the day you vist. Tours can range in time from about one to two hours, so plan your day accordingly. Each tour begins with a 20-30 minute information session hosted by one of our Admissions Counselors. The approximate length of the tour is in addition to the information session. Tours are very rarely cancelled due to inclement weather. In the unusual event that a tour is cancelled, you will be notified by e-mail the day of the tour. If you require accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at: ambassadors@mail.montclair.edu at least two weeks prior to the tour you would like to attend. Please make sure that you sign up for the tour that best suits your needs. *Groups of 10 or more: Click Here
The Commuter Tour (Approx. 1 Hour) Register Now Planning on commuting to MSU? Then the Commuter Tour is right for you! On this tour you will see:
College Hall Morehead Hall Café Diem Library Student Recreation Center NJ Transit Parking Deck Red Hawk Diner Student Center Formal Dining Rooms Cafeteria Rathskellar Rocky's Mart	Surf N Print C-store Bookstore Commuter Lounges University Hall Classroom University Hall Computer Lab Red Hawk Express Truck Red Hawk Parking Deck On this tour you will NOT see: Residence Halls Athletic Fields
The Resident Tour (Approx. 1.5 Hours) Register Now Interested in living on campus? Come experience the MSU campus on our Resident Tour! Students will be given pamphlets to coincide with the tour with additional information regarding every Residence Hall on campus. On this tour you will see:
College Hall Russ Hall Freeman Hall Morehead Hall Café Diem Library Stone Hall Webster Hall Red Hawk Diner Student Center Formal Dining Rooms Cafeteria Rathskellar Rocky’s Mart	Surf N Print C-store Bookstore Bohn Hall Room (THIS WILL BE THE ONLY RESIDENCE HALL ROOM THAT THE TOUR WILL GO THROUGH) Blanton Hall Dining Facilities Student Recreation Center University Hall Classroom Red Hawk Parking Deck On this tour you will NOT see: Athletic Fields Commuter Lounge Rooms in EVERY Residence Hall
The Daily Tour (Approx. 1.5 Hours) Register Now Whether you are new to visiting a college campus or want to just get one final look before you choose to apply or enroll, MSU’s Daily Tour is an excellent way to learn about what Montclair offers to every student. On this tour you will see:
College Hall Alumni Green Morehead Hall Library Café Diem Memorial Auditorium Bohn Hall Room Blanton Hall Dining Student Recreation Center Red Hawk Diner Student Center Rocky’s Mart	Surf N Print Campus Connect Store Rathskellar C-Store Bookstore Commuter Lounges University Hall Lecture Hall Dickson Hall Classroom Amphitheater Kasser Theater Red Hawk Parking Deck
The Bus Tour (Approx 1.5 Hours) Register Now Montclair State University’s Bus Tour allows our prospective students to gain a unique perspective of the campus by taking them to areas of the University that you would not otherwise see. Although the majority of the tour will take place on the bus, THERE WILL BE SOME WALKING to enter various buildings on campus. Guests are not required to leave the bus during the walking portions of the tour. On this tour you will see:
College Hall Alumni Green Morehead Hall Library Café Diem Kasser Theater Amphitheater Red Hawk Deck University Hall Lecture Hall Student Center Commuter Lounges Bookstore C-store Rocky’s Mart Surf N Print Campus Connect Store Rathskellar	Cafeteria Formal Dining Rooms Red Hawk Diner Bohn Hall Room Blanton Hall Dining Facilities Student Recreation Center Yogi Berra Museum Softball Stadium Floyd Hall Area Child care center NJ transit deck Village at Little Falls Football Field Panzer Gym Russ Hall John J. Cali School of Music Red Hawk Deck

Group Tours

Group Tour Policy

Group tour requests need to be made 4-6 weeks in advance. **2-3 weeks in the summer months**
To insure a quality tour, groups can be no larger than 50 students. Any group larger than 50 people will not be accommodated.
If your group is requesting to have lunch provided, please enter that request on the survey form in the comments section. Please note that lunch vouchers will be provided on an availability basis. **No lunches will be provided during the summer months**
Our group tours are booked on a first-come, first-serve, availability basis. They are booked with New Jersey high schools receiving top priority. The tours are designed specifically for juniors and seniors interested in Montclair State University. All others interested in receiving a group tour will be accommodated in order of priority and availability.
When you receive the confirmation for your group tour, please fill out the information sheet with the names of all who will be attending. The information sheet should have the exact number of people who will be attending the tour and all of their information requested. If this sheet is not received at least one week prior to your scheduled tour, your group tour will be canceled and it will not be accommodated.
Please fill out the entire form. If we do not have a completed form, we cannot accomodate your request.

By continuing with this group tour request form, you are confirming that you have read and understand our group tour policy. If you agree with the terms above, please click here to complete the request form.

"Arts Days"

Offered by Montclair State University's College of the Arts

Did you know that Montclair State University is a renowned training ground for performers, practitioners, and teachers in the arts? Our College of the Arts is a designated “Center of Excellence” by the state of New Jersey. If a major in Music, Theatre, Art and Design, Dance, Communication Studies, or Broadcasting is in your future, you should attend one of our upcoming Arts Days programs. Events feature participatory workshops with College of the Arts faculty, performances by MSU students, career talks, audition/interview preparation, campus tours and more.

For more information and to register, contact CART's Office of Student Services at 973-655-7346 or register for Arts Days online.

Directions to the University can be found here: Directions

For further information on the College of the Arts, visit http://www.montclair.edu/arts

Center for Adult Learning
Information Sessions

The Center for Adult Learning (CAL) at Montclair State University is a tangible expression of the University's commitment to provide access to higher education and academic support for non-traditional and working adult students who are seeking to begin or complete undergraduate degree programs.

Students interested in applying for admission through the Center for Adult Learning are encouraged to attend an Information Session. Visit CAL's Web site to see a listing of the upcoming Information Sessions.

Can't Make it to Campus?

Take Our Virtual Tour!